13 31 00 - Fabric Structures PDF
13 31 00 - Fabric Structures PDF
13 31 00 - Fabric Structures PDF
Project Specification
SECTION 13 31 00
FABRIC STRUCTURES
PART 1:
1.01
A.
GENERAL
SECTION INCLUDES
Cable-supported fabric, tensile fabric and non-tensile fabric structures including, but not
limited to the following:
1. Cable supports and stays.
2. PVC coated polyester fiber fabric membranes.
3. All necessary flashings.
4. All necessary connections to contiguous work.
5. Structural supports.
1.02
RELATED SECTIONS
A.
Section 01 33 00
Submittal Procedures.
B.
Section 01 40 00
Quality Requirements.
C.
Section 03 30 00
D.
Section 05 05 00
Metal Fastenings.
E.
Section 05 12 23
F.
Section 09 91 00
Painting.
1.03
REFERENCES
A.
AISC
B.
ASTM A 36
C.
ASTM A 53
D.
ASTM A 312M
E.
ASTM A 325 M
F.
ASTM A 480M
G.
ASTM A 484M
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H.
ASTM A 492
I.
ASTM B 20M
J.
ASTM B 221M
K.
ASTM E 84
L.
ASTM E 108
M.
ASTM F 593
Specification for Stainless Steel Bolts, Hex Cap Screws and Studs.
N.
ASTM F 594
1.04
A.
B.
C.
D.
Design Data: Provide framing members structural and physical characteristics including
dimensional limitations.
E.
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Submit two samples, 500 x 500 mm, of each membrane finish with seams to colors and
transparency previously selected by the Engineer.
G.
Samples of exposed and concealed fixings showing the finishes to the colors selected by the
Engineer from color ranges previously submitted for selection by the Engineer.
1.05
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.
B.
1.06
A.
B.
Protect finished metal surface with strippable coating. Do not use adhesive papers or sprayed
coatings which bond when exposed to sunlight or weather.
1.07
WARRANTY
A.
B.
Correct defective Work within a five year period after Substantial Completion include for
replacement and making good any damage caused during replacement.
C.
Warranty: Include coverage for complete system for failure to meet specified requirements.
PART 2:
2.01
PRODUCTS
ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS
1. Substitutions: Under the provisions of Section 01 25 00
2.02
MATERIALS
A.
B.
C.
Structural steel rolled shapes, plates rods and anchors complying with ASTM A 36.
D.
E.
F.
All exposed fasteners including bolts, nuts and washers shall be stainless steel complying with
ASTM F 593 and ASTM F 594.
G.
All concealed nuts, bolts, washers, shall be zinc plated complying with ASTM A 307.
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2.03
Project Specification
FABRIC
A.
Propose specific materials for each structure based on structural analysis and other parameters
such as closed or partially open grid fabric.
B.
Woven Material:
1. Yarn shall be of highest quality; the thread must be equipped with Low Wick.
2. Coating on the fabric shall be at 50 % more externally to the internal faces.
3. Coating shall be fungicidal and bactericidal and dust/dirt resistant.
4. Geometric check of weft arch shall not exceed 1%. Thread shall lie straight in warp and
weft.
5. The external face of the closed fabric shall have an additional coating out of PVDF with an
average weight of 75 - 85 g/m2.
6. Fabric shall be flame retardant in accordance with ASTM E 94. Certificate of compliance
shall be provided.
7. The strength of a welded seam shall have more than 70% of the breaking load of the base
material at 70 oC and more than 90% at 23 oC.
8. Material shall be from one production run.
C.
DIN 60001
2. Density
DIN 53853
DIN 53354
4. Tear strength
DIN 53363
5. Cold resistance
DIN 53361
6. Crack resistance
DIN 53359
DIN 53830
8. Type of Weave
DIN 61101
9. Weight of net-cloth
DIN 53853
DIN 53352
DIN 53851
12. Adhesion
DIN 53357
PVC/PVC+PVDF
ASTM E 108
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ASTM E 84
E.
2.04
Fabric manufacturer shall guarantee the same quality of material properties (mechanical and
optical) as shown in the samples provided for approvals, the technical data sheets and the
requirements resulting out of the structural analysis.
HEAT COEFFICIENT, U-VALUES OF FABRIC
A.
B.
2.05
FINISHES
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
2.06
A.
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C.
Canvas material for all folds shall, at a minimum, be of manufacturers standard strengths
relative to size and configuration of tent structures.
D.
Metal components for permanent tents shall be primed with corrosion resistant primer and
painted with anti-corrosion paints in accordance with Section 09900.
PART 3:
3.01
EXECUTION
EXAMINATION
A.
B.
C.
Verify contiguous builders works are ready to receive work of this Section.
3.02
INSTALLATION
A.
B.
Cutting patterns shall be derived from a computer model and allow for all bi-axial loadings.
C.
Fabricated panels shall be free of patches, non-designed warp splices, random warp splices.
D.
The membranes shall be erected free of wrinkles when viewed from normally occupied spaces.
E.
Damages caused during erection may be temporarily repaired using field patches, permanent
repairs shall be made with full panel replacement from seam to seam or seam to approved
splice, as approved by the Engineer.
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3.03
A.
B.
3.04
CLEANING
A.
B.
C.
3.05
A.
B.
END OF SECTION
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